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At Cadent we're excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We've got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We're making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we're shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
Job Purpose
Cadent Gas Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a Network Supervisor to join their Energy Ops team in the North West!
As our Network Supervisor you`ll support our Operations, Maintenance & Investment departments to ensure detailed policy & procedures in line with industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity to supervise a highly skilled maintenance team responsible for the safe and reliable operations of Gas Distribution Assets across the North West.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing & maintaining a positive safety ethos both within the team & through the impact of the maintenance team's activities to meet the companies Health, Safety & Environment objectives. Fulfilling obligations under SCO/STC for self and team. Continually reviewing AE & CP community under their control, initiating competency training to ensure efficient delivery of NRO's & PTW's.
- Developing, implementing & managing safe working practices, maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance plans & engineering standards & specifications and building lasting positive relationships with Customers & key stakeholders, ensuring all sites are planned & prepared in readiness for any works commencing. Ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time.
- Accountable for the close out of Projects in line with Cadent procedures, working closely with Contract Management and Control (CMAC) to capture all project costs.
- Developing, implementing & coordinating routine maintenance activities in line with the annual maintenance plan (AMP), defect elimination, preventative/predictive maintenance plans.
- Supporting to key stakeholders within organization & client for programs of capital improvement, from conception to completion and undertaking audits & inspections in line with relevant standards and contract KPI's, producing MI and recommendations in driving best practice through safe, efficient planning.
- Ensuring Cadent`s asset database truly reflects site conditions, including site drawings whilst being accountable for site visits to ensure that setting to work has taken place effectively, with the control documentation (NRO, PTW etc) briefed effectively, roles and responsibilities are clearly understood and followed/implemented.
- Providing visible front line engagement with field force, customers, and key stakeholders
- Overseeing (where required) a process focussed team of staff to create a culture of safety and asset ownership.
Skills and Experience
- 5 years + experience with an E&I environment is required for this role
- Experience of delivering engineering projects preferably within the gas industry
- Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of gas plant and process systems
- Broad knowledge of Gas Distribution's Core Processes
- Good understanding of risk management principles and tools
- Good working of knowledge of HSE regulations relevant to role
- HNC/SNVQ L3 or equivalent operational experience in network engineering techniques supported by relevant training or qualifications
- Holds EUSR Gas Safety Passport
- IOSH or recognised training or qualifications on Health, Safety & Environment
- SCO 1, 2, 4 & 5
- Understanding of Process Safety Principals
- Knowledge of Network Operations and SCO requirements
- Knowledge of engineering standards
What's In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:
- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities
Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card - offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a Gympass' scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what's possible for the role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don't meet every single requirement listed?
Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application - You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can't wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
What's next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.
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